Charm

• Charms - so Russian poet Daniil Kharms spelled his pseudonym

Charm can have the following meanings:

• In the world of paranormal magic, a charm can mean either:
  • An amulet or talisman, or
  • a spell. When a charm is a spell, it is usually traditional in form and often in verse. See also: hoodoo, pow-wow (folk magic), vodun

• Charm is a quark (subatomic particle) flavor (the name of an attribute of quarks), and the name of a kind of quark of that flavor.
• Charms is a brand of candy.
• Charm can refer to a number of socially desirable characteristics, from courtesy and wit to sexiness. Prince Charming is a traditional name for a hero from several fairy tales, including Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella. Regardless of who the princess is, Prince Charming gets the girl and they live happily ever after.